Fans of Beyond The Gates and General Hospital have something new to cheer about. Jon Lindstrom’s first novel, Hollywood Hustle, about a washed-up movie star teaming with a stuntman and a disgraced cop to save his kidnapped daughter, is set to become a film. Lindstrom, who plays Joey Armstrong on BTG, will also serve as an executive producer. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Beyond The Gates Actor’s Novel Hollywood Hustle To Be Made Into A Film
Jon Lindstrom, the lead actor in BTG and General Hospital, has excited fans by revealing stellar news. His first novel, Hollywood Hustle, is getting a movie adaptation. The plot revolves around a faded film celebrity who teams up with a stuntman. And also with a disgraced cop to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
And since the novel has released, fans have really praised it. Elsewhere, Lindstrom has shared that if the story ever made it to films, he imagined Kevin Bacon playing the lead. And now his possibility is moving closer to reality.
And he has even acquired the production rights. Lindstrom is the author of the source article. And with that, he will also be serving as an executive producer on the adaptation. This will give him a direct hand in translating his story to film.
AETH Entertainment Secures Film Rights
Elsewhere, Lindstrom is excited to see his character come alive. Deadline reports that AETH Entertainment has acquired the right. It’s to turn Hollywood Hustle into a feature film. And Lindstrom’s representatives coordinated the deal at Artist Group and Gilbertson Entertainment. Moreover, it was alongside literary agency Liza Royce Associates. They work in conjunction with the Gersh talent agency. And it represents AETH.
Eric Woods, CEO of AETH, said, “From the opening pages, Hollywood Hustle grabs you and doesn’t let go. It’s a natural fit for an electrifying cinematic experience.” Lindstrom plays Joey Armstrong on the show.
Furthermore, he shared with Deadline that, “So much of my career has been spent in and around the film industry. And I wanted Hollywood Hustle to capture the look. And also feel of that world behind the camera that most people don’t see.” For more Beyond The Gates spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.